UHS·Enid, Oklahoma
This role involves performing diverse patient care duties under physician direction, including patient examination assistance, measuring vital signs, venipuncture, and executing prescribed treatments and medical interventions. The nurse is also responsible for documentation, preparing treatment rooms, assisting with front desk tasks, and educating patients and families on health management.
This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care duties which include assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviewing patients, measuring vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), venipuncture and procedure as directed by the physician. Documentation is recorded in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with IPM guideline. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Assists in covering the front desk as required. Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response. Delegates as allowed under the Nurse Practice Act. Refers to/consults with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns. Educates patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions. Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 11 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve. As a St. Mary’s Physician Associates employee you will be part of a first class organization offering: A Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match Job Functions: Team Responsibilities: Participates in decision-making and process improvement. Communicates effectively within and beyond assigned team. Focuses on the problem or issue, not the person. Assist with daily clerical operations, including answering multi-phone lines and making copies of documents as necessary. Schedules patient appointments as necessary, return visits and Specialists. Clinical Responsibilities: Ensures that patient rooms are kept stocked and clean; also ensures that equipment is kept clean. Distributes referrals as necessary to physicians and insurance companies; keep proper documentation of referral requests/responses in patient charts. Pre-authorize prescriptions and clinical tests (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, etc.) as necessary. Phone/faxing patient prescriptions as necessary. Schedules tests as ordered by Provider. Contacts patients with lab results and sends letters to patients as necessary. Accurately performs clinical duties to include triaging patients, checking patient vitals, administering injections and venipunctures, and prepping patients for physician exam. Accurately performs a variety of clinical testing, including EKG, PFT, PAP, CLIA waived lab tests, ear irrigations, 02 sats, vision/color charts, and urinalysis/hemoccult tests according to physician orders. Labels patient specimens and completes lab slips accurately; separates lab slips monthly. Thoroughly and accurately complete patient information forms prior to physician meeting with patient; assist physician with chart as necessary. Adheres to IPM Safety and Quality guidelines. Engage clients and families in the development and implementation of a care plan with evidence based patient education. Triage patient concerns in accordance with evidence-based nursing judgement. Appropriate response to crisis interventions and emergency response. Performs advanced nursing procedures under the direction of the Physician or Advanced Practice Provider within the scope of licensure (may include IV medication administration, wound care, procedural assist). Leadership Responsibilities: Acts as a professional role model and mentor when coaching new team members on clinic workflows as related to clinical processes. Serves as a resource to other members of the team for clinical work challenges. Demonstrates and coaches an exceptional patient interaction process. Assists the Practice Administrator in day-to-day operations to deliver the highest quality care to patients in an efficient manner as directed. Other duties as assigned
Education/Certification: RN - Completion of nursing training from an accredited school of nursing. Minimum of two (2) years college or associate degree. BSN preferred. Current BLS/CPR certification required. Current state registered nurse license. Work experience: Minimum of one to three (1-3) years working as a Registered Nurse required. Three to five (3-5) years of related experience (preferred).
Market context
In Oklahoma, physician-adjacent clinical roles are often competitive when they require state licensure and prefer specialty experience such as gastroenterology. These openings can attract candidates who already have outpatient or specialty-care backgrounds, so matching the requested scope of practice matters. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your Oklahoma license status and prepare examples of relevant GI experience before applying.
